Richardson Park United Methodist Church Celebrating Over 100 Years of Ministry

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1 Richardson Park United Methodist Church Celebrating Over 100 Years of Ministry And He said to them, Go into all the world and proclaim the good news to the whole creation. Mark 16:15 NRSV The mission of Richardson Park United Methodist Church is to help people experience the amazing love of God and develop a vital relationship with Jesus Christ.

2 RICHARDSON PARK UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 2nd Sunday in Lent PRELUDE March 17, :30 a.m. WELCOME/ANNOUNCEMENTS/GREETING *OPENING HYMN Great is Thy Faithfulness UMH 140 CALL TO WORSHIP Leader: We are on a journey of faith. Jesus is our leader and our guide. People: We place our trust in him. Leader: As the daylight hours grow longer, our journey takes on a urgency. People: We must prepare our hearts for Jerusalem Leader: Do not fear! God goes before us, into Jerusalem, into the world. People: Amen! Opening Prayer Lord, we come to you this morning with so many concerns and issues that demand our attention. Our lives are burdened; our spirits are tired. Guide our lives and our steps as we walk this Lenten journey, inward and outward. Help us to discern what you would have us do, that others may be healed. In Jesus name, we pray. AMEN The Lectionary 1 st Reading from the Old Testament Genesis 15: 1-12, Psalm 27 UMH nd Reading from the New Testament Philippians 3:17-4:1 Hymn In the Cross of Christ I Glory (vs. 1-3) UMH 295 (Please stand and remain standing for the Gospel) The Gospel Luke 13:31-35

3 Call to Prayer In the Cross of Christ I Glory (vs.4-5) UMH 295 Prayers of the People The Lord s Prayer THE OFFERING Offering Scripture: Bring the full tithe into the storehouse, so that there may be food in my house, and thus put me to the test, says the LORD of hosts; see if I will not open the windows of heaven for you and pour down for you an overflowing blessing. Malachi 3:10 OFFERTORY ANTHEM The Lord is My Light The Chancel Choir *DOXOLOGY UMH 95 Praise God from whom all blessings flow; Praise God all creatures here below; Praise Him above, ye heavenly host; Praise Father, Son, and Holy Ghost. Amen. THE MESSAGE Imitating Rev. Carolyn Williams *CLOSING HYMN *BLESSING O Jesus, I Have Promised UMH 396 *BENEDICTION RESPONSE Amen THE CHRIST LIGHT IS TAKEN INTO THE WORLD POSTLUDE Improvisation on ANGEL S STORY The flowers on the altar this morning are given to the Glory of God and in honor of loved ones by Joan Stadelman.

4 ANNOUNCEMENTS On March 13, Book Club was joined by Rev. Robyn Brown, author of the novel ben. She led a discussion of her book that was inspirational and most enjoyable. It was our largest turnout. Thank you Rev. Brown! Book Club has exciting plans for April. On April 10, we plan to attend a book signing and author Q&A by Hillary Jordan, author of Mudbound. The event will be at the Chase Center at 7pm and we plan to meet for dinner at 5:15pm at Iron Hill Brewery. Please join us, even if it is just for dinner! SPRING FLING TEA Sold Out! See you on April 13! BAGS OF BLESSINGS Donations Needed Please donate single-serve food items such as fruit cups, 8oz. water bottles, snack crackers, peanut butter, etc. and zip-lock gallon storage bags in support of this important adjunct ministry to our Free Lunch program. Volunteers are needed to fill the Bags of Blessings which are given out at the Free Lunch Ministry on Thursdays. Any questions - please contact Kathy Rogers, Missions Chair. LENTEN SERVICES Please note the following dates and locations for our community Lenten Services: March 27 Calvary Presbyterian April 3 RPUMC April 10 Church of the Brethern All service are scheduled to start at 12 noon.

5 HELP RAISE THE ROOF! AT PECOMETH A project, years in the making for Camp Pecometh, is ready to roll and looking for volunteers to Raise the Roof! on the Fellowship Hall located at the waterfront area. Volunteers are needed to help replace the old roof with a brand new one to ensure campers and guests are able to use the facility for years to come. Volunteers will work under the direction of a local contractor to strip the existing roof, then lay the new tar-paper and shingles. Persons with prior experience in roofing/construction are preferred, however there are plenty of tasks for able bodied volunteers of at least 18 years of age. Overnight lodging in an on-site bunk style, temperature controlled facility (separate men s & women s sleeping areas) and meals are provided for the weekend of March lunch Friday through lunch on Sunday. Work will begin Friday morning at 8 am for those available; everyone else should arrive ready to start work on Saturday at 8 am. Registration is required. For more information, and to register, visit or by calling PECOMETH DAY FAMILY FUN! The Annual Family Fun-PECOMETH DAY will be held this year on Saturday, April 27. It s a perfect chance to see Pecometh for the first time and hear about our Summer Camp program, or come back to camp to revisit familiar sites and see familiar faces. Entertainers and exhibitors include balloon artist Jungle John, Party Animals Petting Zoo, Birds of Prey from the Chesapeake Bay Environment Center, and music. Food will also be available for purchase in the dining hall. For more information and to register, visit or by calling This is your chance to fish at Camp Pecometh at our 4th Annual Fishing Derby! On April 27th, join us for a morning filled with fishing, fellowship and fun. The Grand Prize is a free week of camp!for both the age groups of kids under 17, the entry fee is $10. The adult age group s entry fee is $15. Proceeds go towards our campership fund. The entry fee also includes a lunch provided at the Dining Hall during Pecometh Day, 11am-3pm that same day. Please note: participants 16 and older will need to bring a fishing license. Day of arrival time is 8:30am for check-in with fishing start time of 9am. For more information, and to register, please visit our website at or by calling

6 THIS WEEK Sunday, March 17 9:00 am Adult Sunday School 10:00 am Fellowship Time - Extension 10:30 am Worship and Children s Church 11:30 am Trustees Meeting Lounge 4:30 pm Contemporary Worship Fellowship Hall Monday, March 18 6:30 pm Girl Scouts Extension 6:30 pm Boy & Cub Scouts Fellowship Hall Tuesday, March 19 8:00 pm AA Meeting Fellowship Hall Wednesday, March 20 12:00 pm Lenten Service St. James Episcopal Newport Thursday, March 21 9:00 am 1:00 pm The Shoppe at RPUMC 11:30 am Free Lunch Ministry 6:30 pm Chancel Bells 7:15 pm Chancel Choir 8:15 pm AA Meeting Fellowship Hall Friday, March 22 10:00 am Disciple Bible Study St. James -Newport Saturday, March 23 No events scheduled Sunday, March 24 9:00 am Adult Sunday School 10:00 am Fellowship Time - Extension 10:30 am Worship and Children s Church 11:30 am Church Council Meeting - Lounge 4:30 pm Contemporary Worship Fellowship Hall

7 PRAYER REQUESTS Shirley Delpizzo, Alvretta Crozier, Dot Scarborough, Anna Mae Shewbrooks, Scott Deaton & Family, Moffett Families, Joan Stadelman, Connie Marro, Nurses, Nancy Corrigan, Sharon, Mozes & Amanda, Steven & Tonja, Natalie & Hillary, Jean Nichols, Theresa & Bob, Carol and her Family, Rose, Joan, Millie, Donna Chambers & Family, James Smith, Barbara Rhea, Wilbert Smith, Nancy Motley, Kathy & Richard Cravey, Jenn, Sal, Valerie, Jeremy, Elaine & Family, Przywara Family, Lovedy, Clyde, Gus & Carol, Sandra, Anita, John, John Hughes, J. D. Hughes, Sherrell Wilks, Ryan, Erin, Dana James, Ruth, Beth, Sarah, Glen, Daniel, Darah, Norma, Richard Allen, Ann Hague, Susan Cribb, Kelly Hynson, Randy Comegys, Jim Peel, Guy Campbell, Tracy & Gene, Jeane & Darryl, Donna & John, Angela & Mark, Sue & Gary, Bob, Jim King, our Armed Forces, Police, Firefighters, Emergency Personnel, the United States, Israel, Justice & Liberty.

8 Richardson Park United Methodist Church 11 North Maryland Ave. Wilmington, DE SCHEDULE OF SERVICES Sunday School.. 9:00 A.M. Fellowship Time. 10:00 A.M. Worship and Children s Church. 10:30 A.M. Contemporary Worship 4:30 P.M. Telephone Fax Pastor s Cell Phone Web . rpumc@rpumchurch.org , Pastor pastor@rpumchurch.org SERVING TODAY LAY READER FLOWERS (Delivery) GREETERS MINISTERS PASTOR DIRECTOR, MUSIC MINISTRY LAY LEADER ACOLYTES SECRETARY Janet Hughes Please volunteer Glenda & Tony Donnelly Everyone Rev. Carolyn Williams Donald H. McFarland Kathy A. Rogers Emmett Swanson and Emma Warfel Harriet-Ann van Boven Worship Attendance 3/10/19 94 Sunday School 13 Contemporary Worship 7 The first services were held under a large tree in 1907 at the corner of Belmont Avenue and DuPont Road. The first church building was completed in 1908 at Glenrich Avenue and Eureka Street. The church relocated to its current location in 1926, and the present sanctuary was built in Richardson Park United Methodist Church has had a long and distinguished ministry in the community dedicated to producing fruit that is pleasing to the Lord. This tradition continues today.